Evaluate the expression, using the given value of the variable. z : 3 - 5z + 4 (z - 2) when z = 12 A. - 16 B. - 96 C. - 14 D. - 98

First, you would substitute z with 12 since z = 12.

12 : 3 - 5 (12) + 4 (12 - 2).

Then, you would follow the order of operations.

12 : 3 - 60 + 40

4 - 60 + 40

-56 + 40

-16

So your answer is - 16.

12 : 3 - 5 (12) + 4 (12 - 2)

= 4 - 60 + 4 (10)

= - 56 + 40

= - 16